http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog Human Resources-Related News, Updates & Resources Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:19:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, employers are hiring, and taking a break now could be a serious mistake. Finding your next job will not come from an online job board, the classifieds, or even employment agencies—it’s by talking to the people around you. Your network of friends, family members, neighbors and acquaintances is the most ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/12/09/keeping-the-job-search-momentum-going-through-the-holidays/ A lot has been written about how the displaced worker can find the next job, but we don’t see much about how to handle the emotional fallout of job loss. It is a large issue and it directly affects success in job search. Let’s be clear: We are not talking ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/09/06/job-loss-brings-emotional-fallout/      It was a good interview, but what does it take to close the deal?       It is very important that the employer knows you are genuinely interested in the job.  Be persistent; stay in touch.       Be appreciative.  After the interview, let the interviewer know how much you appreciated the ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/09/04/closing-the-deal/ SkillSoft, a partner of PeopleFirst HR Solutions/a Career Partners International firm, recently conducted a survey of over 200 employees’ attitudes to training and the skills they believe to be most important in today’s economic environment.  The survey found that, while training in technical/business skills –such as IT, project management and ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/06/18/88-of-workers-want-to-improve-soft-skills/ It’s a pretty good bet that any job search coach you run into is going to stress the importance of networking in finding that next job. It’s likely they will tell you that at least half of all positions are found through networking, either directly or as an important component ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/06/18/searching-for-a-job-avoid-these-cardinal-sins-of-networking/ You are invited to our Executive Roundtable meetings which are held at the PeopleFirst office.  The meetings will generally be held bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 8:30 – 10:00.  The purpose of these meetings is to support you in your career search by providing an opportunity for you to share your ... http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/06/11/executive-roundtable-meetings/ We've recently updated our website. Please visit again soon to find HR-related news, updates and resources. http://www.peoplefirsthrsolutions.com/blog/2009/04/27/test-post-2/